Blends of different acyl gellan gums and starch
US7494667B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/4816
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method of producing a film forming blend of different acyl gellan gums with starch having similar textural and functional properties compared to gelatin. Films prepared using such blends have a high modulus and excellent strength and elongation. The present invention also relates to soft capsules prepared using such blends or films, which have good sealability.
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